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De Alexander: “For firmness, however, Hayes substituted hesitation, compromise, and in some instances surrender.”

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For firmness, however, Hayes substituted hesitation, compromise, and in some instances surrender.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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Alexander argues that President Hayes' approach was marked by indecision rather than strength.

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